The Lost Art of Proofreading

Plenty more where those came from. The Lost Art of Proofreading. Similar:Stick to facts, but write news your readers will actually want to read. Students who put a lot of effort int…AcademiaWhich of my colleagues wants attention?AcademiaWhat to Do With a B.A. in English?Some good tips on what to say about your…AcademiaSupport the arts in…

And Now for This Breaking News Report

“Police have cornered the suspect who reportedly put as many as 25 words on single line of this text. If caught, he faces… … a lengthy sentence.” Via Cheezburger Similar:Secrets of a 60 Minutes cameramanThey say polo ponies can run 35 mph and …Current_EventsIn May, 2002, I was blogging about… typefaces in period movies; poets…

Woman’s work : Columbia Journalism Review

Francesca Borri writes of being a freelancer and a woman covering the war in Syria. (When my life gets hectic, a story like this helps me keep some perspective.) Similar:Finland is Winning the War on Fake NewsThis is story is from May, but it’s very…CultureInternational Studies Association proposes to bar editors from blogging “I think…

Ben Franklin Sings about Your Rights as a Photographer

If you’re legally present on a public street or sidewalk, you can legally photograph anything in plain view. (This includes children and crime victims… but just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s always a good idea.) If law enforcement engages you, ask whether you are free to go; if so, then move out of the…

One Author Breaks Down the Reality of Violent Games in the Media

Chris Person posts a link to this very clear critique of news reporting that blames violent video games and movies for real-world violence. One Author Breaks Down the Reality of Violent Games in the Media. Similar:Can you melt eggs? Quora’s AI says “yes,” and Google is sharing the resultGoogle Search is already well-known…CybercultureInheritance (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch,…

Chicago Sun-Times lays off its photo staff

“The Sun-Times business is changing rapidly and our audiences are consistently seeking more video content with their news,” The Sun-Times tells Channick in a statement. “We have made great progress in meeting this demand and are focused on bolstering our reporting capabilities with video and other multimedia elements.” “I think I would read that to…